High Plains Aerial, LLC

Zoning Presentation

August 27, 2014

Zoning Requests

Change from suburban residential to commercial

• Adjacent land already zoned commercially

• Location of RV-Furniture, family-owned business

• Conditional Use Permit

• Propose operating agriculture aerial application business

Company Description

• Aerial application business • Owners: Danny and Bobbie Dinkel • 27 years flight experience • 6 years experience in agricultural aviation • Member of NAAA, KAA, NATA • Insured Aviation/liability insurance

• Licensed and certified Commercial pilot with FAA part 137 certification Commercial pesticide business license

Services

• Safe and Timely application of insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, and fertilizer on crops and pasture

• Serving farmers and ranchers of Ellis, Rush, Trego, Rooks, and Russell counties

• May also aid in fighting of fires and the control of mosquitoes

• Partnership with local co-ops and crop production service companies.

Economic Impact

Immediate Future

• Increased tax revenue.

• Hiring locally for construction and dirt work.

• Quality aerial application, which is fast, safe, and economical, will improve yields for area cattlemen and farmers.

• High Plains Aerial will hire a minimum of one agronomist.

• Purchase of turbine aircraft ($800,000 approx.)

• Hiring of additional office and/or ground crew.

• Hiring of additional agronomists.

• Possible additional pilots.

Regulations/Safety

• Will comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Loading pad holds 110% of plane’s capacity.

• Have standard operating procedures outlined for fueling and loading of chemical.

• Contract with Eagle Environmental Services for 24/7/365 hazardous material response.

• Security Cameras on site.

Proposed Construction • Grass strip/runway

• 2,000 gallon fuel tank with containment

• 3,000 gallon water tank

• Chemical stored with containment as required by KDA

• Covered containment pad

Recommended by KDA

Eliminates rain run-off

Aesthetically pleasing

Efficient operation

Construction Details

• Pad will be 80’ x 60’ with concrete floor sloping toward underground center containment tank.

• Two 60’ x 12’ bi-fold doors. • Office and chemical storage will be enclosed rooms

connected to covered containment pad. • There will be no above ground utilities. • No plumbing or septic system is planned at this time. • Water will be obtained by purchase from rural water

district. • Parking space for 2-3 vehicles will be in front of office. • Signage will be limited to business office door.

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